South Carolina

South Carolina homeschool laws & record-keeping (2026)

Moderate regulation Last verified June 2026 against primary sources

Join an accountability association or your district, then keep a log, a portfolio, and twice-yearly progress reports. Teach 180 days.

Regulation level
Moderate
Notice or filing
Enroll via a district or an accountability association.
Instructional days
180 per year

Common questions about homeschooling in South Carolina

Do I have to notify the state to homeschool in South Carolina?

Enroll via a district or an accountability association.

How many days or hours do I have to homeschool in South Carolina?

South Carolina requires 180 instructional days per year.

Is standardized testing required in South Carolina?

South Carolina sets no grade-specific standardized-testing requirement for homeschoolers. Check the overview above for any annual assessment your state or district expects.

What records do I need to keep in South Carolina?

Keep attendance or a daily log, the subjects you teach, and samples of work. Even where South Carolina requires little, good records help with transfers, college admissions, and peace of mind.

How Homeschoolio helps in South Carolina

Homeschoolio logs your day in seconds, tracks your 180 required days, and generates the actual records and filings South Carolina expects, as review-ready PDFs built from data you already logged. Everything works offline, and your records are always yours to export.

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Homeschoolio helps you keep records. It isn't legal advice. Homeschool requirements vary by district and change over time, so always verify your state and district's current rules.